Climate - Multan (Pakistan)

The climate of Multan is subtropical desert, with a very mild winter, an extremely hot period in May and June, and a period, from July to September, partially affected by the Indian monsoon.
The city is located in central Pakistan, in the Punjab province, on the banks of the Ravi River (a tributary of the Indus) and at 30 degrees north latitude.
In winter, from December to February, nights are cool, and can sometimes be cold when cold air comes from the north. In January 2008, the temperature dropped to -1.6 °C (29 °F).
In addition, fog can sometimes form in winter, at night and in the early morning. Generally, the fog dissolves during the day, however, in these situations, especially from mid-December to mid-January, it can sometimes be cold even during the day, and there may be periods in which the maximum remain around 10/12 °C (50/54 °F).
In winter and spring there are rare rains, brought by the depressions of Mediterranean origin.
In spring, temperatures rise rapidly. The hottest months are May and June, when there can be intense heat waves. The temperature reached 50 °C (122 °F) in late May 2010 and 49.8 (121.6 °F) in early June 1994.
From July to September, the Indian monsoon period, the wind from the south slightly lowers the temperature, which however remains very high, since the sea is far away. The rains are rare, but at times they can be intense, resulting in floods.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Multan is from early November to early March, being the coolest within the dry season. It must be said that this is the time of the year when pollution is highest. Also, in the middle of winter, usually from mid-December to late January, it can get a little cold and fog can be persistent, so the latter period can be avoided.

Multan - Climate data

In Multan, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 35.0 °C (95.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Multan, precipitation amounts to 185 millimeters (7.3 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest months (October, November) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
In Multan, there are on average around 3100 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Multan - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Multan is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).

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In February, the weather in Multan is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in February 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In March, the weather in Multan is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In April, the weather in Multan is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in April 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in April 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the weather in Multan is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.6 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) and a maximum of 40.9 °C (105.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F) in May 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F). However, it reached 50 °C (122 °F) in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Multan is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 35.0 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F) and a maximum of 41 °C (105.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it dropped to 22 °C (71.6 °F) in June 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F). However, it reached 49.8 °C (121.6 °F) in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In July, the weather in Multan is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 34.0 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F). However, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) in July 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the weather in Multan is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.8 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.2 °C (99 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) in August 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 42.7 °C (108.9 °F) in August 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Multan is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.1 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in September 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Multan is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in October 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In November, the weather in Multan is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in November 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F) in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In December, the weather in Multan is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in December 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in December 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).